How likely is Alpha radiation to be encountered after a nuclear accident such as Fukashima?
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Alpha Radiation Alpha radiation is a heavy, very short-range particle and is actually an ejected helium nucleus. Some characteristics of alpha radiation are: Most alpha radiation is not able to penetrate human skin. But take note! Alpha-emitting materials can be harmful to humans if the materials are inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through open wounds. A variety of instruments has been designed to measure alpha radiation. Special training in the use of these instruments is essential for making accurate measurements.
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Here is a Youtube video of some tests done in 2013. This is not an area where I really have much knowledge. I think the biggest question is what is causing the radiation detecting device to signal. The biggest threat seems to be with the possibility of cesium 137. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbX9ubE_hI
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The new International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) which this product is tested under does check for radiation currently. If you have any doubts go to the article "Finding A High Quality Fish Oil"- October 2015 on the Life Extension website under the paragraph titled :"Testing for radiation" http://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2015/10/finding-a-high-quality-fish-oil/page-01
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I have no way of knowing for sure, but I do not believe, from comments of the doctor that prescribed this to me, and from what I read, that it is irradiated.
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Ask The manufacturer, not me. How should I know. I bought the bottle to be on standby in case of sudden radiation threat.it is natural to assume that it does everything.i would suspect that if radiation was present, that would take care of anything that was living . I have been a satisfied for years using Seychelle's water filter bottles for years. The water sure tastes better and they guarantee that the water filtered is 99.9% pure.
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1000 Bq/Kg is a huge dose of radiation!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbX9ubE_hI - in here you can see that this tea contains twice as normal amount of radiation.http://enenews.com/radioactive-tea-leaves-1000-km-fukushima-80-bqkg-detected-kagoshimaIn here it shows that all Japan is contaminated - far or close. So in a way, Chinese powder might even be healthier. Rather than consuming the most toxic radioactive material. Keep in mind, there are around 98 radioactive particles coming out from the Fukushima plant, and its on-going for the next 40-80 years at least. The half life is 2 and 31 years of cesium alone (which already exceeds the limits). If I am not mistaken the US limit is 10Bq/kg, in japan its been set to 200bq/kg. 1000 Bq/Kg is a huge dose of radiation!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbX9ubE_hI - in here you can see that this tea contains twice as normal amount of radiation.http://enenews.com/radioactive-tea-leaves-1000-km-fukushima-80-bqkg-detected-kagoshimaIn here it shows that all Japan is contaminated - far or close. So in a way, Chinese powder might even be healthier. Rather than consuming the most toxic radioactive material. Keep in mind, there are around 98 radioactive particles coming out from the Fukushima plant, and its on-going for the... » Read More 1000 Bq/Kg is a huge dose of radiation!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbX9ubE_hI - in here you can see that this tea contains twice as normal amount of radiation.http://enenews.com/radioactive-tea-leaves-1000-km-fukushima-80-bqkg-detected-kagoshimaIn here it shows that all Japan is contaminated - far or close. So in a way, Chinese powder might even be healthier. Rather than consuming the most toxic radioactive material. Keep in mind, there are around 98 radioactive particles coming out from the Fukushima plant, and its on-going for the next 40-80 years at least. The half life is 2 and 31 years of cesium alone (which already exceeds the limits). If I am not mistaken the US limit is 10Bq/kg, in japan its been set to 200bq/kg. « Show Less
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This is based on a geiger-mueller tube detector, so it will detect alpha radiation as well as beta, x-, and gamma radiation. i would check the manufacturer website if I were you to verify the suitability.
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Common Geiger counters can give you a gross indication that radioactive isotopes are present: classically by detecting the gamma radiation from any cesium-137 which is present (30 year half-life), or maybe the hard beta from strontium-90 (29 years). You can't detect stuff like plutonium, but it's safer to assume the presence of such other isotopes. If the car's been operated in Japan, test (or simply replace) the engine and the cabin air filters (wearing gloves and a good breathing mask). It's important to note that I'm strictly an amateur concerning radiation issues.
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I wondered about that too when I first saw it, then I bought it anyway and tried it and now I'm hooked. So before I gorge on 24 packs I should find this out too. But here's the thing, seaweed has tons of iodine, so you're kinda protected that way, if you want to look at it like that. At least that's what I'm telling myself to justify eating these things! lol. I went to their website (seasgift dot com) and here's what it says: "All our seasoned & roasted seaweed are harvested in the west and southwest regions of South Korea." So that's opposite and a little ways south of Fukushima, so any contamination would (presumably) be decaying remnants similar to what American waters are like. (?) Anyway, I feel secure about eating it, as secure as I can be eating from the ocean. The company also says they test for mercury.
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I'm not sure, I've heard of idiots placing them in microwave ovens with mixed results. If I see the middle bar begin to glow, I'm seeking shelter. Though the gamma rays are supposedly most damaging for your body; if my minimal, public school faulty memory is correct. I would be concerned of ANY excess of ANY of those particles. Stay safe, be prepared.
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With radiation it makes things radioactivelike dustand dust travels on the wind, which normally is like 10 to 15 mph, your best bet is if some nuclear event happend, is to fill every container and plastic bag with waterand wait it out. As the type of radiation that sticks to dust has a short half life, so between time and rain to rinse things away.Your best bet again is to use a stock pile of clean water as long as you can.and wear dust masks to not breath in radioative dust.
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If you get the one that is sourced from Japan, you risk radiation exposure. If you get the one from China, you risk chemical and heavy metal toxicity. Pick your preferred form of death.
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Hello Nina, We make a low cost ($69.95) radiation detector, the Canary 100. It is designed to detect Alpha radiation in food. You will need to keep it dry though.
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My daughter had proton radiation on the lower part of her skull, down her neck to the middle of her shoulder blades, then it went around to the side of her neck. Her radiation burns were to the point of blistering when we were told about this lotion and decided to try and give it a chance. It was recommended by her nurse and we were extremely happy with the results! I hope this helps answer your question!
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just tape it in the freezer, it will last longer, and if there is radiation it will register just as well.
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It could be a valid reading if your basement is accessible to particles from radioactivity-bearing rocks. Much higher readings occur in some locations.
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As it is certified Organic, I would imagine it isn't irradiated either. But why not just ask Starwest directly? Their number is: 1-800-800-4372.